About The Word Des
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Des
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What's The Definition Of Des?
[n] synthetic nonsteroid with the properties of estrogen; formerly used to treat menstrual problems but was found to be associated with vaginal cancers in the daughters of women so treated during pregnancy
[n] a potent estrogen used in medicine and in feed for livestock and poultry Synonyms | Synonyms for Des: diethylstilbesterol | diethylstilbestrol | diethylstilboestrol | stilbesterol | stilbestrol | stilboestrol Related Terms | Find terms related to Des: See Also | estrogen | nonsteroid | nonsteroidal | oestrogen |
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